Torsion spring powered missile wing deployment system
CA 1306384 C · Owner: Grumman Aerospace Corporation · Inventors: Frank, Arthur M.
Overview
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Abstract From the Canadian patent
13, Title of the Invention: TORSION SPRING POWERED MISSILE WING DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM, Inventor: Arthur M. Frank ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE, A foldable missile wing is deployed by means of an overcenter linkage powered by a torsion spring assembly capable of exerting a generally linear bias on the linkage over its full range of motion. A separate lock linkage maintains the foldable wing in a deployed position until release actuation of the lock linkage occurs thereby enabling wing deployment. .
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Why it's free to use
- Granted August 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 18, 2009.
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